Checklist for Organisations

Has your organisation identified and worked to remove barriers to access?

Does the organisation have a current DAP (less than 5 years old)? Is it implemented? Has there been positive change?

Has your organisation identified their motivation behind access and inclusion?

Does the organisation have representation from d/Deaf and/or Disabled people as members of boards, committees, employees and creatives?

Does the organisation consult with disability advocacy/access groups and people with lived experience during planning/promoting/management of events/exhibitions? Does this extend to collaboration?

Is access and inclusion championed by leaders within the organisation?

Are d/Deaf or Disabled people involved in testing new systems, processes and procedures? For example websites, application processes, space layouts.

Does the organisation include access information in training and inductions undertaken by staff and contractors in public-facing roles?

Do employees have a clear understanding of disability, inclusion, and access and how they apply to the organisation?

Is everyone given the opportunity to identify their access or cultural requirements? The process should be open, easy, and confidential.

Is the accessibility of the organisation or project actively promoted and communicated to creatives and audiences?

Does the organisation have equitable application processes? See Equitable Application Processes.

Is the programming of all events/exhibitions and commissioning opportunities open to and accessible by d/Deaf or Disabled creatives?

Does the organisation pay d/Deaf or Disabled creatives according to industry standards? See Payment Standards.

Does the organisation include access costs as a separate budget line from artists’ fees in their budgets and when applying for funds?

Has accessibility been discussed with all relevant parties involved in projects during initial planning?

Does the organisation have flexibility in the provision of services for creatives? For example timing of delivery, alternative forms of submission, involvement of support workers.